This study will test the effects of a brief, individually tailored intervention aiming to increase initiation of comprehensive behavioral weight loss treatment on weight.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
864
Tailored, brief online tool to help patients learn about weight treatment options
Informational material to help patients learn about weight treatment options
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Proportion initiating treatment
Attend at least one intervention session of comprehensive behavioral weight loss intervention. Documented by interventionist/program.
Time frame: Within 2 months of PCP appointment date
Number of treatment sessions attended
Total number of attended intervention session of comprehensive behavioral weight loss intervention. Documented by interventionist/program.
Time frame: 6 months
Proportion discussing weight-related topic with PCP
Per patient self-report, discussed weight, diet, or physical activity with PCP at index PCP visit.
Time frame: at completion of PCP visit (occuring up to 4 weeks after enrollment)
Proportion achieving 5% weight loss
Proportion of participants losing 5% of their baseline weight between baseline and 6 months
Time frame: 6 months
Percent weight loss
Percent weight loss from baseline to 6 months
Time frame: 6 months
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